Dance Movement Therapy in Chico, CA
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I invite alternative modalities into my work such as meditation, breathing techniques, & body movement to help a person feel grounded and present in their experience.
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. EMDR THERAPY. For the last 10 years, I have worked with trauma survivors providing compassionate therapeutic care. Every person’s story is unique & how we cope with life’s struggles will be different for each of us. I believe each person has the wisdom, strength, & skills to heal. The key is to find out how, believe in what you’re doing, & apply the methods. I can help you discover parts of yourself that have been dimmed or never explored. At times, we all feel stuck & lost. I would feel honored to be a part of your journey. My space is safe & free of judgment.
I invite alternative modalities into my work such as meditation, breathing techniques, & body movement to help a person feel grounded and present in their experience.
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. EMDR THERAPY. For the last 10 years, I have worked with trauma survivors providing compassionate therapeutic care. Every person’s story is unique & how we cope with life’s struggles will be different for each of us. I believe each person has the wisdom, strength, & skills to heal. The key is to find out how, believe in what you’re doing, & apply the methods. I can help you discover parts of yourself that have been dimmed or never explored. At times, we all feel stuck & lost. I would feel honored to be a part of your journey. My space is safe & free of judgment.
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As a Certified Massage Therapist with 25 years experience,, I wholeheartedly believe in the mind body connection, I love to bring music, dance and drumming into session.
Hello there! My name is Nancy L. Neidhardt and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Are Anxiety/Depression showing up more often than you feel able to handle? Sometimes life presents us with challenges that either seem insurmountable or are just better tackled with someone by our side. I would like to be that person. I absolutely love working with people of all ages, especially elders, families, and couples . My biggest strength as a counselor is that I am in awe with each and every life story I am told, and feel honored when clients trust me on their healing journey. I hope you will embark on yours with me!
As a Certified Massage Therapist with 25 years experience,, I wholeheartedly believe in the mind body connection, I love to bring music, dance and drumming into session.
Hello there! My name is Nancy L. Neidhardt and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Are Anxiety/Depression showing up more often than you feel able to handle? Sometimes life presents us with challenges that either seem insurmountable or are just better tackled with someone by our side. I would like to be that person. I absolutely love working with people of all ages, especially elders, families, and couples . My biggest strength as a counselor is that I am in awe with each and every life story I am told, and feel honored when clients trust me on their healing journey. I hope you will embark on yours with me!
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I am currently Licensed as an MFT and Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor. Therapy provides a safe space to bring about change in the areas we would like to grow by gaining a better understanding of ourselves. Let's work together to discover what will help you in reaching your goals. I practice with Solution Focused, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Collaborative, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused therapies.
I am currently Licensed as an MFT and Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor. Therapy provides a safe space to bring about change in the areas we would like to grow by gaining a better understanding of ourselves. Let's work together to discover what will help you in reaching your goals. I practice with Solution Focused, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Collaborative, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused therapies.
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Telehealth/Video appointments available. I provide individual and family therapy, specializing in stress reduction and depression, while focusing on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also have several years of experience working with parents and children regarding behavior issues and effective parenting strategies.
Telehealth/Video appointments available. I provide individual and family therapy, specializing in stress reduction and depression, while focusing on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also have several years of experience working with parents and children regarding behavior issues and effective parenting strategies.
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My name is Jeneé Bryant, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, aging, end-of-life, and medical issues. I use a client-centered, whole-person approach to better understand my clients and help them heal. My focus population is from young adults to older adults dealing with major life changes such as medical diagnosis, traumatic events, substance abuse, and end-of-life issues.
My name is Jeneé Bryant, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, aging, end-of-life, and medical issues. I use a client-centered, whole-person approach to better understand my clients and help them heal. My focus population is from young adults to older adults dealing with major life changes such as medical diagnosis, traumatic events, substance abuse, and end-of-life issues.
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Patricia Campos-Barcenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Have you had a life experience or experiences recently or in the past, that have impacted how you feel about yourself? How you relate to others, and / or your enjoyment of your day to day life? I will support you towards the healing of your emotional pain, self-discovery and fulfillment. Together we will identify the issues, and build resources that will allow you to reach your goals.
Have you had a life experience or experiences recently or in the past, that have impacted how you feel about yourself? How you relate to others, and / or your enjoyment of your day to day life? I will support you towards the healing of your emotional pain, self-discovery and fulfillment. Together we will identify the issues, and build resources that will allow you to reach your goals.
Online Therapists
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Arielle Hastings
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davis, CA 95616
Movement and creative flow can help make sense of your inner world.
I am offering in-person and telehealth. I support my clients through the use of expressive arts and somatic awareness. I work with youth, teens, young professionals, parents/single-parents and couples supporting issues with anxiety, fear, shame, life transitions, grief, daily stressors, relationship challenges of many varieties, and formation/re-formation of self. You are capable of transforming challenges, pain, breakdowns or trauma into self-actuating power and wisdom. I offer warm presence, encouraging easeful participation and invitation of your creative spirit.
Movement and creative flow can help make sense of your inner world.
I am offering in-person and telehealth. I support my clients through the use of expressive arts and somatic awareness. I work with youth, teens, young professionals, parents/single-parents and couples supporting issues with anxiety, fear, shame, life transitions, grief, daily stressors, relationship challenges of many varieties, and formation/re-formation of self. You are capable of transforming challenges, pain, breakdowns or trauma into self-actuating power and wisdom. I offer warm presence, encouraging easeful participation and invitation of your creative spirit.
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Angela Luna J.d. Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, JD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
So, if you're down to have deep shifts, genuine self-befriending, and a spontaneous dance party or two, then let's make the magic happen.
If you're seeking a compassionate guide to heal from childhood trauma, you're in the right place! As a LatinX therapist with 14+ years of experience, I've seen the transformative power of healing deep wounds. Maybe you've done inner work, but still struggle to uncover the source of your pain, leaving you feeling self-critical, anxious, and uncertain. You're not alone! Generational trauma can leave a legacy of self-doubt and unworthiness. But by exploring your trauma story, identity, and culture, we can rewire negative patterns, rebuild self-trust, and unlock your true essence. Embracing your authentic self is a journey worth taking!
So, if you're down to have deep shifts, genuine self-befriending, and a spontaneous dance party or two, then let's make the magic happen.
If you're seeking a compassionate guide to heal from childhood trauma, you're in the right place! As a LatinX therapist with 14+ years of experience, I've seen the transformative power of healing deep wounds. Maybe you've done inner work, but still struggle to uncover the source of your pain, leaving you feeling self-critical, anxious, and uncertain. You're not alone! Generational trauma can leave a legacy of self-doubt and unworthiness. But by exploring your trauma story, identity, and culture, we can rewire negative patterns, rebuild self-trust, and unlock your true essence. Embracing your authentic self is a journey worth taking!
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Andrea Murray
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96002
Specializing in dance/movement therapy, I can help you bridge what is talked about in our sessions into a transformative experience through mind-body connection and movement.
Do you feel like trauma has held you bound? Or feel isolated and can’t find your voice? Is life throwing too much at you all at once and you feel overwhelmed? These can manifest as anxiety, depression, reactivity, avoidance or blankness, and unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. These symptoms can weigh anyone down and make life even more difficult. I want to come alongside you and help you gain the freedom and quality of life that you long for. If you are ready for a fresh start and are willing to take the next step to get there, I’d love to provide a safe place and individualized care for you to realize your freedom.
Specializing in dance/movement therapy, I can help you bridge what is talked about in our sessions into a transformative experience through mind-body connection and movement.
Do you feel like trauma has held you bound? Or feel isolated and can’t find your voice? Is life throwing too much at you all at once and you feel overwhelmed? These can manifest as anxiety, depression, reactivity, avoidance or blankness, and unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. These symptoms can weigh anyone down and make life even more difficult. I want to come alongside you and help you gain the freedom and quality of life that you long for. If you are ready for a fresh start and are willing to take the next step to get there, I’d love to provide a safe place and individualized care for you to realize your freedom.
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Kristy Long
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vacaville, CA 95688 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone seeking deeper self-understanding and healing, often struggling with self-worth, trauma, or feeling disconnected from themselves. They may feel stuck in old patterns, anxious, or overwhelmed. They are curious, open, and ready to explore how their body, mind, and emotions are connected. They may have a desire for personal growth, healing old wounds, or discovering new ways of being. They value creative approaches like movement, art, and mindfulness and are looking for a therapist who can help them cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and inner balance as they work through their challenges.
My ideal client is someone seeking deeper self-understanding and healing, often struggling with self-worth, trauma, or feeling disconnected from themselves. They may feel stuck in old patterns, anxious, or overwhelmed. They are curious, open, and ready to explore how their body, mind, and emotions are connected. They may have a desire for personal growth, healing old wounds, or discovering new ways of being. They value creative approaches like movement, art, and mindfulness and are looking for a therapist who can help them cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and inner balance as they work through their challenges.
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I work with many different tools that can include music, movement, and storytelling.
I have had life experience in dealing with trauma which guided me to become engaged in the field of psychology, for the past 11 years. In the journey of healing my own trauma I was drawn into the field of psychotherapy-I can serve as a guide to return you to balance Through my own work with psychedelic medicines I have gained a great deal of knowledge of how the mind is impacted by the stories that we tell ourselves. These stories can cause anxiety and depression that affect the whole person: psycho-spiritually, physically, and mentally.
I work with many different tools that can include music, movement, and storytelling.
I have had life experience in dealing with trauma which guided me to become engaged in the field of psychology, for the past 11 years. In the journey of healing my own trauma I was drawn into the field of psychotherapy-I can serve as a guide to return you to balance Through my own work with psychedelic medicines I have gained a great deal of knowledge of how the mind is impacted by the stories that we tell ourselves. These stories can cause anxiety and depression that affect the whole person: psycho-spiritually, physically, and mentally.
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Keystone Therapy & Training Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Sometimes looking for what you need is harder than you thought. Our Keystone team provides services that meet people in the different stages in their lives and goes along side you through your own self-determined growth process.
Sometimes looking for what you need is harder than you thought. Our Keystone team provides services that meet people in the different stages in their lives and goes along side you through your own self-determined growth process.
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New Moon Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Halito! Specializing in Personal & Professional Growth & Development: Are you ready to shed your old skin and live the life you were meant for? Does your grieving seem unending? Do you desire a deeper connection with your life's purpose? Are you not advancing professionally? Do you continue to have the same conflicts with your partner, but nothing seems to change? Does fear keep you running in the same joyless circles? If so, it would be an honor to accompany you on your journey. For individuals and couples, I am only able to offer video sessions at this time.
Halito! Specializing in Personal & Professional Growth & Development: Are you ready to shed your old skin and live the life you were meant for? Does your grieving seem unending? Do you desire a deeper connection with your life's purpose? Are you not advancing professionally? Do you continue to have the same conflicts with your partner, but nothing seems to change? Does fear keep you running in the same joyless circles? If so, it would be an honor to accompany you on your journey. For individuals and couples, I am only able to offer video sessions at this time.
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Spiritual guidance and intuitive counseling includes spirituality with contemporary counseling practices to help with healing, empowerment, and transformation. Understanding of one's spirituality is subjective to each client. My specializations include body image and self-esteem, love and relationships, sacred sexuality, identity formation, self-empowerment, life transitions, grief and loss, death and dying, mind-body connection, archetypes, multiculturalism and GLBT identity and issues, and spirituality and growth. Goddess psychology, creative expression, dream work, Reiki, intuitive readings, and indigenous healing practices.
Spiritual guidance and intuitive counseling includes spirituality with contemporary counseling practices to help with healing, empowerment, and transformation. Understanding of one's spirituality is subjective to each client. My specializations include body image and self-esteem, love and relationships, sacred sexuality, identity formation, self-empowerment, life transitions, grief and loss, death and dying, mind-body connection, archetypes, multiculturalism and GLBT identity and issues, and spirituality and growth. Goddess psychology, creative expression, dream work, Reiki, intuitive readings, and indigenous healing practices.
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Hi my name is Colleen Krinard, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker psychotherapist. My approach to therapy is one of partnering with you on your learning wellness journey. My goal is to meet you in your learning style and support you in making meaning out of what is unfolding in your life, to learn and practice skills and tools together, and assist you to form a deeper connection with yourself. My primary focus is working with adult women's issues including anxiety, depression, empowerment, codependency and trauma, with a sensitivity for how these are playing out in your everyday life experiences.
Hi my name is Colleen Krinard, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker psychotherapist. My approach to therapy is one of partnering with you on your learning wellness journey. My goal is to meet you in your learning style and support you in making meaning out of what is unfolding in your life, to learn and practice skills and tools together, and assist you to form a deeper connection with yourself. My primary focus is working with adult women's issues including anxiety, depression, empowerment, codependency and trauma, with a sensitivity for how these are playing out in your everyday life experiences.
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Majica Alba
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Are you and your partner struggling to maintain a deep connection and overcome negative communication patterns? You may be fed up with constant arguments, feelings of distance, or the inability to express your emotions effectively. It might be hard to remember a time when your relationship didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for a change. You're ready to rekindle the love and understanding that once defined your partnership. You're ready to foster a supportive, harmonious, and lasting bond.
Are you and your partner struggling to maintain a deep connection and overcome negative communication patterns? You may be fed up with constant arguments, feelings of distance, or the inability to express your emotions effectively. It might be hard to remember a time when your relationship didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for a change. You're ready to rekindle the love and understanding that once defined your partnership. You're ready to foster a supportive, harmonious, and lasting bond.
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Nicole Marie Lemaster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Redding, CA 96001 (Online Only)
My specialization includes the treatment of trauma, PTSD, cPTSD & anxiety. Utilizing somatic experiencing (nervous system support), holistic, client-centered therapy, flash technique, mindfulness, meditation, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) & integration of expanded states of consciousness - in service of growth, healing, & connectedness. Creating a heart-centered space of safety and support for adolescents, transitioning youth to adulthood, and adults. I aim to help clients out of self-reinforcing cycles of depression and anxiety and establish life-affirming patterns that can support inspired living.
My specialization includes the treatment of trauma, PTSD, cPTSD & anxiety. Utilizing somatic experiencing (nervous system support), holistic, client-centered therapy, flash technique, mindfulness, meditation, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) & integration of expanded states of consciousness - in service of growth, healing, & connectedness. Creating a heart-centered space of safety and support for adolescents, transitioning youth to adulthood, and adults. I aim to help clients out of self-reinforcing cycles of depression and anxiety and establish life-affirming patterns that can support inspired living.
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I’m Adi Juarez, LMFT. I utilize a holistic approach that addresses the mind-body connection to improve wellness. My professional training includes a variety of tools (CBT, Yoga, mindfulness, etc.) to address a variety of challenges. I provide support to clients with a variety of concerns and unwanted behaviors: anxiety, depression, trauma, familial conflicts, and more. I utilize a strength-based approach, which may include stress management through mindfulness, yoga, and trauma-focused work.
I’m Adi Juarez, LMFT. I utilize a holistic approach that addresses the mind-body connection to improve wellness. My professional training includes a variety of tools (CBT, Yoga, mindfulness, etc.) to address a variety of challenges. I provide support to clients with a variety of concerns and unwanted behaviors: anxiety, depression, trauma, familial conflicts, and more. I utilize a strength-based approach, which may include stress management through mindfulness, yoga, and trauma-focused work.
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Shawna Cobabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
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I specialize in helping my clients manage stress, create emotional stability, heal trauma and improve their relationships with themselves and their loved ones. As a yoga instructor, when appropriate, I integrate mindfulness techniques, and yoga into my work with clients (yoga therapy.) I am a certified EMDR therapist. I work with PTSD and attachment traumas.
I specialize in helping my clients manage stress, create emotional stability, heal trauma and improve their relationships with themselves and their loved ones. As a yoga instructor, when appropriate, I integrate mindfulness techniques, and yoga into my work with clients (yoga therapy.) I am a certified EMDR therapist. I work with PTSD and attachment traumas.
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Dance Movement Therapy
What can I expect from dance/movement therapy?
During dance therapy, the therapist will guide the client through dance movements that metaphorically represent a particular challenge, reflect their internal emotional state, or otherwise express physically what is happening for the client mentally. The therapist may “mirror” the client’s movements or simply observe. The client may be encouraged, as they dance, to pay attention to their breath or other physical sensations. Afterward, the therapist and client will often debrief to help the client process the experience.
Is dance/movement therapy evidence-based?
A small body of research has found that dance therapy can help treat conditions like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as nonclinical issues like low self-esteem or family conflict. However, some experts caution that the evidence in favor of dance therapy is not as robust as that of other, more established therapies, and some of the published research is of low quality. Many recommend that dance therapy be used as a complementary rather than stand-alone treatment.
Can dance therapy help with depression?
Some research suggests that dance/movement therapy can aid in the treatment of depression, especially when combined with other therapies; some studies, for example, report that dance therapy combined with antidepressants or talk therapy is more effective than those treatments alone. The positive effects of dance therapy may come from the movement itself, as it’s well-known that physical activity can improve mood and bolster motivation in those struggling with depression.
What are the limitations of dance therapy?
People with disabilities or other conditions that hinder movement may find it more challenging to participate in dance therapy, though a well-trained therapist will take a client’s physical limitations into account when designing a treatment plan. Experts also warn that certain conditions, particularly eating disorders, should never be treated with dance therapy alone; it may, however, be used as an adjunct therapy.